IL: Computer data breach at EIU investigated

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2009/12/04/news/doc4b19e2faf0569659497650.txt

An investigation into a breach of computer security at Eastern Illinois 
University has not yet determined if personal data was stolen from a list 
of about 9,000 people, a university official said Friday.

Eastern has mailed letters to 9,000 former, prospective and current 
undergraduate students regarding the breach of files that contain personal 
information. The university has created a Web page with information about 
the breach of the admissions computer server and answers to frequently 
asked questions. It may be viewed at http://www.eiu.edu/notice.

"A machine was compromised by a virus so we don't believe it was a 
targeted attack against the university data system," said Adam Dodge, 
assistant director of information security for Eastern Information 
Technology Services.

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